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Nathasha Morris
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Philosopher

Nathasha Morris

A Little About Me

I ask a lot of questions. Probably too many. But I like understanding things, hearing different perspectives and figuring out what I actually believe, not just what I’m supposed to believe. I can get completely absorbed in a conversation about philosophy, politics, women’s rights, or why people believe what they believe, and then go home and spend an unreasonable amount of time talking to my cat, Chloe, who has very little interest in any of it.

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I love reading because I like the feeling of changing my mind. Some of the books that have stayed with me are Meditations, The Republic, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Stranger. I’m drawn to books that make me uncomfortable in a good way, the ones that leave me thinking about them days later.
A lot of what interests me comes back to justice. Who gets heard? Who makes decisions? How do laws shape people’s lives? And what happens when those laws don’t feel fair? I feel a sense of responsibility to help solve the inequities of our world.
We have to do something about it. I need to do something about it.

11 Things I Believe

  • I believe you can disagree with someone and still listen to them.
  • I believe women deserve an equal voice in decisions that affect their lives.
  • I believe curiosity is better than pretending to have all the answers.
  • I believe in art because it helps me understand what I feel.
  • I believe in quality over quantity. This especially applies to friendships.
  • I believe resilience is turning limits into direction.
  • I believe service to others is why we are here.
  • I believe that when you want to give up, don’t.
  • I believe ideas matter most when they lead to something real.
  • I believe kindness and ambition belong in the same sentence.
  • I believe it’s not just about acceptance. It’s about belonging.

A Few Words I Like

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” — Socrates

“Just keep swimming: – Finding Nemo

“My parents have opinions. So do I. It works out eventually.” – Anonymous

Mostly, I’m still figuring things out. I’m figuring out what I believe, what I want to challenge, what I want to protect, and where I can actually make a difference. That might be why I love philosophy so much. It gives me permission to keep asking questions. Chloe, on the other hand, seems very comfortable believing she already has all the answers.

What I Do

Canvassing

I spend weekends knocking on doors, getting some slammed in my face, and learning to keep going anyway.

Social Media

Not what you think. I pay attention to how public content shapes opinions, behavior and what people believe.

Studying

I’m taking nine classes senior year, so “free time” is mostly theoretical.

Public Voices & Interviews

I talk with people whose perspectives help me better understand the issues shaping our communities, safety and future.

Testimonials

Nathasha brings maturity and genuine purpose to everything she takes on. She listens carefully, and has a natural ability to connect what she is learning to the world around her.

President, Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC)

Suzanna Choi

President, Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC)

Nathasha is deeply curious. She does not stop at the first answer, she asks why, considers different perspectives and wants to understand the thinking behind an issue. That curiosity makes her an engaged learner and a thoughtful young leader.

Founder, and Dwyer Counsel

Shannon Dwyer, Esq.

Founder, and Dwyer Counsel

Perspectives

Thank you for your patience! I am trying to figure out how to upload all the conversations. Stay tuned!

Perspectives is a series of conversations with people of different ages, backgrounds and experiences, including lawmakers, policymakers, mayors, community and religious leaders, educators, advocates and others whose work or life experience offers a perspective worth hearing.

Through 30-minute conversations, I explore the issues shaping our communities and our country, including public safety, health care, immigration, women’s rights, the environment, education, government and other social and policy issues. These conversations are also about the person behind the position: what influenced them, what they have learned, what has challenged their thinking and why they chose to do the work they do.

I don’t expect everyone to agree. I just want to hear different views, ask questions and understand where people are coming from.

If you want to join perspectives, email me at nathasha at nathashamorris dot me. Check out the questions below! Oh! And I reserve the right to go off script!

1. What experiences in your life shaped who you are and the path you chose?
2. Was there a moment when you realized you wanted to make a difference in the work you do?
3. What issue facing people today do you believe deserves far more attention than it receives?
4. What does a truly safe community look like to you?
5. What do you think we most need to improve about the way people access care?
6. Immigration is one of the most debated issues in our country. What do you think
is missing from the conversation?
7. What do you see as one of the most important challenges facing women and girls today?
8. How do we act responsibility to protect the environment for future generations?
9. Has there ever been an issue where listening to someone with a different experience or viewpoint changed the way you thought about it?
10. What do you hope the next generation will do differently, and what advice would you give young people who want to have an impact?

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You can always send me an email direct to nathasha at nathashamorris dot me